Living Sober Sucks, But Living Drunk Sucks More.
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsAudio version of blog articles from Author and Sobriety Coach: Mark Tuschel. Mark presents alternative ideas to make the best out of living clean and sober. Expand your mind, expand your body, learn to enjoy life as a sober person. Discover your own new sober lifestyle.
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Accepting the irrational and illogical.
April 07, 2013 02:25 - 20 minutes - 10.8 MBThis article isn't strictly about substance misuse; it's about trying to have a calmer, more enjoyable experience of living-learning to create happy feelings naturally. So much has changed and evolved in our society and culture, but our brains haven't kept up with the evolution. I get a bit technical with medical and psychology terms, but I explain this in simple words and relatable examples. Learn a few simple activities to help you feel better naturally. Only so much can be covered in a 10...
My right to drink.
March 20, 2013 06:08 - 20 minutes - 7.81 MB"My right" is an interesting view on sobriety along with my interpretation of a curious psychological phenomenon how "not having" something can obsess our thinking and behavior. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
A strange point in sobriety.
March 20, 2013 06:06 - 20 minutes - 8.85 MBSometimes we need to reflect on how our life has changed as a result of being a non-drinker. We often get so busy living a sober life that we neglect to remember what we have done for ourselves. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
How do you know if you have a problem?
March 08, 2013 23:35 - 1 hour - 9.12 MBDo you need to fill out a questionnaire or see a therapist to determine if you have a substance problem? Do you need confirmation or a title? This podcast will get you thinking and give you some ideas to try. Informative and entertaining. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
You are not awful.
March 06, 2013 02:33 - 20 minutes - 5.9 MBEvery drinker or former drinker is not an awful person. Alcohol can bring out the worst in some people and this is not an excuse to let someone get away with bad behavior. But too many people feel that there is something wrong with them because they drink, when in reality they simply shouldn't drink. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
Compromising your own behavior.
February 21, 2013 20:14 - 20 minutes - 9.74 MBIt's not always easy being human. It's even easier to let your unconscious emotions direct your behavior. In this podcast I talk about: Doing what you say you will do, avoiding unintended revenge and honor. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
Self-fulfilling prophecies.
February 13, 2013 06:42 - 20 minutes - 7.72 MBBefore you go buy a copy of "The Secret" listen to this podcast. Your outlook and the words you use to describe yourself and your world around you are setting the stage for self-fulfilling prophecies. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
I like what I like.
February 11, 2013 22:49 - 20 minutes - 7.63 MBDon't spend your valuable time trying to figure out why you like what you like. Don't apologize for liking the kind of music, clothes or food that you like. If you happen to like something that is destructive or not good for you, then don't do it. Is it as simple as that? It can be. Accepting your own unique personal likes and then deciding what you're going to do about it is a better use of your mental energy. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
Practicing being normal.
February 11, 2013 22:46 - 20 minutes - 7.57 MBYou are under NO OBLIGATION to ever tell anyone that you don't drink or why you don't drink. When offered a drink, just say, "No thanks. I'm good." Most people will never even notice that you're not drinking, so don't worry about it. Just go out and be normal. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
Polishing Turds.
February 07, 2013 19:15 - 20 minutes - 8.54 MBPsychologists call this mental accounting, but I call it "Polishing Turds." It's a mental trick that we play on ourselves to validate and justify all sorts of poor decisions. From financial decisions to polishing over why we drink. Have a listen. It's lighthearted yet thought provoking. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
How I learned to make the best out of my sobriety.
February 04, 2013 19:21 - 20 minutes - 8.65 MBI have learned more about making the best out of my sobriety by studying behavioral economics and financial markets than I have learned from recovery books or even the Big Book. Listen to this podcast to find out why. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
Putting myself in-check.
January 24, 2013 06:31 - 20 minutes - 8.33 MBIf you don't like being around drinkers or find yourself getting mad at them or tempted to preach to them or feeling superior over them, step back and get yourself in-check. Listen to ways to keep yourself in-check and just be normal in sobriety. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
When does this get easier?
January 21, 2013 06:58 - 20 minutes - 6.54 MBWhen does staying sober get easier? Understanding that it may not necessarily get easier can be beneficial for sustained sobriety. Accepting that it will always be changing will help you make the best out of your sobriety. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
Why do I make such a big deal out of goals?
January 19, 2013 07:01 - 20 minutes - 9.94 MBWhen you have specific goals written out, followed by detailed action plans, you create purpose for living a sober life. Find out why goals are so important to making the best out of your sobriety. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
Okay, it's a disease.
January 10, 2013 17:41 - 20 minutes - 7.82 MBIf we agree to call alcoholism a "disease" what does that change? The drinker still needs to make the choice to do something about it if they want to put their disease into remission.
We're all equal.
January 05, 2013 06:29 - 20 minutes - 7.57 MBWe are all equal when it comes to alcoholism, and we can all equally make the best out of sobriety. Listen to find out how.
What sobriety WON'T do for you.
January 04, 2013 06:57 - 20 minutes - 6.23 MBSobriety in and of itself WON'T solve all of your problems. Find out what sobriety WILL do for you.
I Would Do Anything
December 27, 2012 00:45 - 20 minutes - 6.23 MBPeople say they will do ANYTHING for their kids, spouse, family or friends. How about quit drinking? Oh… you mean you'll do anything BUT quit drinking. Got it.
How Long Do You Want To Live?
December 27, 2012 00:44 - 20 minutes - 8.2 MBNone of us know exactly how long we'll live for. But if you want to stack the odds of longevity in your favor and be active in your senior years, you'll want to listen to this.
What Is An Alcohlic Beverage?
December 27, 2012 00:44 - 20 minutes - 7.32 MBAre you average? Do you think you're average? Do you even like being called "an average person?" We all have different conditions surrounding when and why we drink. There is no “average” way to maintain sobriety. You are unique and you want to discover what will be the best method for you.
Technology And The Drunk
December 27, 2012 00:44 - 20 minutes - 9.01 MBGetting drunk hasn't changed much in the past 4,000+ years, but technology sure has. Technology can influence us to drink if we react to it. Listen about how this happens and what you want to keep in mind before you hit "send" or "post."
Self-justification
December 27, 2012 00:44 - 20 minutes - 7.51 MBSelf-justification can work for you or against you. We can easily talk ourselves into drinking "just this once." Self-justifying is a normal, natural part of our thinking process. There are ways to learn to catch it before you harm yourself and then make self-justification help you stay sober.
How Do You See Yourself?
December 19, 2012 00:21 - 20 minutes - 10.3 MBHow do you see yourself living as a sober person? How will you behave? Who will you hang out with? What will you be doing? If you can “see yourself” in your own mind you will be in a better position to stay sober and then make the best out of sobriety. If you don't know what you want you are susceptible to accept or follow anything. Why not “see” what you want and then work towards it?
The same old lip service.
December 31, 2000 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBHow many times have you said, "I'm an alcoholic," yet still didn't do anything about it or relapsed? You don't need to make open admissions that you're an alcoholic to change your behavior and your life. You need to actually do something and make some changes. More important than your public statements are your private behaviors. http://LivingSoberSucks.com
Someday I’m going to… blah, blah, blah.
November 30, 0001 16:52 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBI believe that most people have the best of intentions on doing “something” someday, and many even believe their own bullshit, but they never do it. I don’t think that people are liars or lazy; life is busy and you’ve got plenty of things to do already. Sticking with “what is” can be easier (but less gratifying), than making changes. It’s natural to avoid difficult changes and nobody likes failure. But someday is right NOW. http://LivingSoberSucks.com